Clinical Research Assistant

Job Description

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, assists with administrative activities associated with the conduct of research studies including industry sponsored, grant funded, orinternally funded studies while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies and institutional policy. This position will be assigned to support minimal risk ornon-interventional studies, unless assigned to serve in a supportfunction for greater than minimal risk studies that also include aClinical Research Coordinator or Clinical Research Nurse.

The primary duties of the role will include, but may not be limitedto, the following:

• Assist in overseeing compliance to research protocols. Assists withcompletion and submission of study related documentation.
• Assist in monitoring enrollment goals. Coordinates tasks related toresearch subjects such as assisting with development of informedconsents and screening materials, scheduling visits, obtaininginformed consent, and acting as a liaison between research participants and the research study team.
• Collects data from patient charts, medical records, interviews,questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources. Collectresearch specimens as directed in the protocol.
• Ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies. Tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Under supervision of Principal Investigator, coordinates all siterelated monitoring or auditing visits from sponsor and/or federalagency during the course of the study and at closure.
• Prepares, submits and maintains IRB, OSP, and/or any other fundingor regulatory documents and research correspondence.
• Develops and maintains patient databases and study maintenance logsincluding but not limited to training logs, delegation of responsibility logs, screening logs, and enrollment logs.

Candidate will be expected to complete IATA certification within 60days of hire.

Position requires local travel between Roanoke and New River Valley locations. Position requires pre-employment conviction, driving,and drug-panel screening.

• Previous research experience, preferably with human subjects.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and acknowledgement of safetyprotocols.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality andprofessionalism.
• Open to working weekends and nights as necessary to meet business needs.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and exceptional time-management skills.

• Coursework or training in biology, health sciences, biochemistry,exercise physiology, or another related field.
• Experience with basic laboratory protocols, especially propercollection, handling, or processing of biospecimens.
• Knowledge of medical and/or pharmaceutical terminology strongly desired.

3

Non-Exempt:
Eligible for overtime

Restricted

Starting at $42,000. Commensurate with experience.

40

8/14/2026

Position requires pre-employment conviction, driving, anddrug-panel screening.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminalconviction check.

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